Plural of backlist; multiple publishers' collections of previously released books still in print and available for purchase.
From backlist (back + list) + -s (plural suffix); the plural form of the publishing industry term.
Publishers depend on backlist sales more than most readers realize—a successful backlist can be worth millions and requires no marketing, making it pure profit for publishers.
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